An Act to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks
This bill establishes standardized procedures for attaching broadband equipment to utility poles, directly affecting broadband providers, utility pole owners, and contractors. It creates a "One Touch Make Ready" process where a single contractor can handle all necessary pole modifications for simple attachments (like adding fiber lines), eliminating delays from multiple separate work orders. The bill defines key terms like "assigned space" and "common space" to clarify pole usage rights and ensures safety zones remain protected during installations. These changes aim to accelerate broadband network deployment by simplifying the pole attachment process.
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